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On-Campus Digital Collections Handle Links Not Working — Use Alternate Link

Currently, links beginning with https://hdl.handle.net/ are being blocked by campus IT. This affects on-campus access only.
Impact:
• Handle links will not resolve on campus.
• Items are still available in the repository.
Workaround:
Replace the beginning of the link:
• From ? https://hdl.handle.net/
• To ? https://ttu-ir.tdl.org/handle/
Example:
• Blocked link: https://hdl.handle.net/2300/12345
• Working link: https://ttu-ir.tdl.org/handle/2300/12345
Systems affected:
(posted 2025-09-03 07:00:00)


Problems accessing Royal Society of Chemistry while connected to TTU network

Users may experience problems when attempting to access Royal Society of Chemistry sites and content while connected to the TTU network. We are currently investigating the issue. In the meantime, please access Royal Society of Chemistry sites and content through a non-TTU network. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Systems affected:
(posted 2025-02-19 11:00:00)


System Maintenance Affecting FirstSearch, WorldCat, WorldCat Discovery Sep.16th-17th,10 PM-12 AM CDT

System maintenance is scheduled to start September 16th at 10 PM through September 17th at Midnight CDT. Possible intermittent access may occur.
Systems affected:
(posted 2025-09-10 10:00:00)